汽車科技研發中心由香港特區政府創新科技署在2006年成立，並由香港生産力促進局承辦。多年來，一直透過技術研發，並與業界、大學和技術機構合作，把研發成果轉化為商品，從而促進汽車零部件業的發展。研發中心自成立以來，已執行項目超過一百多個。主力研發方向包括綠色運輸、智慧移動和智能系統。研發中心與香港生產力促進局於2012年11月1日合併並成為生產力局的一部份。
Automotive Platforms and Application Systems (APAS) R&D Centre was established in 2006 by the Innovation and Technology Commission of HKSAR Government and hosted by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. The Centre undertakes R&D programmes as well as commercialising R&D results in collaboration with industry, universities and technology institutes for the development of the APAS industry. Since its establishment, APAS R&D Centre has carried out over 100 R&D projects and focus on 3 R&D areas, Green Transportation, Smart Mobility and Intelligent Systems.To facilitate greater synergy and further enhance cost effectiveness, APAS is merged with and form part of the Hong Kong Productivity Council with effect from 1 Nov 2012.